# 5 bedroom detached house for sale (CW12 2HX) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 49A, MANCHESTER ROAD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST CW12 2HX | | Price | £450,000 | | Bedrooms | 5 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | F | | Last sold | £362,000 May 2022 | ## Description WATCH OUR ONLINE PROPERTY TOUR. An Exceptional Family Home with Surprising Space and Stunning Gardens – A True Hidden Gem!   Step inside this deceptively spacious and versatile FIVE-BEDROOM detached dormer home, nestled in the sought-after Lower Heath area of Congleton. Offering a wealth of flexible accommodation across two floors, this property is ideal for growing families, multi-generational living, or those seeking space to work from home.   With three bedrooms conveniently positioned on the ground floor (one of which could be ideally used as a potential home office) - and two further generous bedrooms upstairs, this layout is as practical as it is spacious.   The expansive beautifully manicured rear garden is a true highlight, enjoying a westerly aspect.  it’s a private, sun-drenched oasis perfect for relaxing, entertaining, or watching the children play. To the front, a large driveway offers ample off-road parking, leading to an attached generous garage.   Recent upgrades add further appeal, including: • New PVCu double glazing and front door • New gas central heating boiler • Full re-roof just 2.5 years ago • A large, modern conservatory, also built 2.5 years ago   Accommodation comprises: Entrance hall, spacious lounge, separate dining room, stylish fitted kitchen, large conservatory, ground floor master bedroom, two additional ground floor bedrooms (one ideal as an office), and a modern bathroom with separate shower. Upstairs you'll find two further bedrooms, offering flexible space for guests or teenagers.   Location Highlights – Lower Heath, Congleton Set in one of Congleton’s most desirable areas, this home is ideally located for easy access to Eaton Bank Academy, Congleton Retail Park (Tesco, M&S Food, Boots), and the town centre with its charming shops, eateries, and cultural attractions. For nature lovers, Astbury Mere Country Park is just moments away, while the area is also known for its active community, markets, and festivals, including the popular Jazz & Blues Festival.   Commuting and Connectivity   Lower Heath boasts exceptional transport links, including: • Quick access to the A34 and Congleton Link Road • 10 minutes to M6 Junction 17 • Just 2 miles from Congleton train station (direct to Manchester) • 12 miles from Crewe – a major national rail hub • Only 18 miles to Manchester International Airport   This home is a rare and exciting opportunity — spacious, stylish, and superbly located. Whether you're upsizing, downsizing with space to spare, or simply searching for your forever home, this is not one to miss.   ## Property Photos - ![FRONT](/listings/photos/91287354/1519880) - FRONT - ![REAR](/listings/photos/91287354/1519882) - REAR - ![DINING ROOM](/listings/photos/91287354/1519884) - DINING ROOM - ![KITCHEN](/listings/photos/91287354/1519885) - KITCHEN - ![FRONT](/listings/photos/91287354/1519887) - FRONT - ![LOUNGE](/listings/photos/91287354/1519889) - LOUNGE - ![ENTRANCE HALL](/listings/photos/91287354/1519891) - ENTRANCE HALL - ![FRONT](/listings/photos/91287354/1519893) - FRONT - ![CONSERVATORY](/listings/photos/91287354/1519895) - CONSERVATORY - ![HALL](/listings/photos/91287354/1519897) - HALL - ![ENTRANCE HALL](/listings/photos/91287354/1519899) - ENTRANCE HALL - ![HALL](/listings/photos/91287354/1519900) - HALL - ![LOUNGE](/listings/photos/91287354/1519902) - LOUNGE - ![DINING ROOM](/listings/photos/91287354/1519903) - DINING ROOM - ![CONSERVATORY](/listings/photos/91287354/1519905) - CONSERVATORY - ![CONSERVATORY](/listings/photos/91287354/1519907) - CONSERVATORY - ![CONSERVATORY](/listings/photos/91287354/1519908) - CONSERVATORY - ![CONSERVATORY](/listings/photos/91287354/1519910) - CONSERVATORY - ![KITCHEN](/listings/photos/91287354/1519911) - KITCHEN - ![BEDROOM 1 FRONT](/listings/photos/91287354/1519913) - BEDROOM 1 FRONT - ![BEDROOM 2 REAR](/listings/photos/91287354/1519914) - BEDROOM 2 REAR - ![BATHROOM ](/listings/photos/91287354/1519915) - BATHROOM - ![BATHROOM ](/listings/photos/91287354/1519916) - BATHROOM - ![W.C.](/listings/photos/91287354/1519917) - W.C. - ![LANDING](/listings/photos/91287354/1519918) - LANDING - ![BEDROOM 3 REAR](/listings/photos/91287354/1519919) - BEDROOM 3 REAR - ![BEDROOM 4 REAR](/listings/photos/91287354/1519920) - BEDROOM 4 REAR - ![BEDROOM 4 REAR ](/listings/photos/91287354/1519921) - BEDROOM 4 REAR - ![BEDROOM 4 REAR](/listings/photos/91287354/1519922) - BEDROOM 4 REAR - ![BEDROOM 5 FRONT / OFFICE](/listings/photos/91287354/1519923) - BEDROOM 5 FRONT / OFFICE - ![Photo 56](/listings/photos/91287354/1519925) - Photo 56 - ![Photo 58](/listings/photos/91287354/1519927) - Photo 58 - ![Photo 57](/listings/photos/91287354/1519929) - Photo 57 - ![Photo 60](/listings/photos/91287354/1519931) - Photo 60 - ![Photo 59](/listings/photos/91287354/1519933) - Photo 59 - ![Photo 63](/listings/photos/91287354/1519936) - Photo 63 - ![Photo 61](/listings/photos/91287354/1519938) - Photo 61 - ![Photo 62](/listings/photos/91287354/1519939) - Photo 62 - ![Photo 64](/listings/photos/91287354/1519942) - Photo 64 - ![ARIEL VIEW](/listings/photos/91287354/1519944) - ARIEL VIEW - ![FRONT](/listings/photos/91287354/1519945) - FRONT - ![ARIEL VIEW](/listings/photos/91287354/1519948) - ARIEL VIEW - ![ARIEL VIEW](/listings/photos/91287354/1519950) - ARIEL VIEW - ![FRONT](/listings/photos/91287354/1519952) - FRONT - ![PLOT](/listings/photos/91287354/1519954) - PLOT ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/91287354/1519956) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![Energy Performance Certificate](/listings/photos/91287354/1519958) - Energy Performance Certificate ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 49A MANCHESTER ROAD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 2HX | £362,000 | 13/05/2022 | Detached | | 49A MANCHESTER ROAD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 2HX | £135,000 | 19/12/2000 | Detached | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | [Same street] 7 MANCHESTER ROAD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 2HX | £303,000 | 27/02/2026 | Semi-detached | | 4 GORSTY WAY, EATON, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 2PP | £500,000 | 16/01/2026 | Detached | | 6 MARTON CLOSE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 2HS | £310,000 | 05/12/2025 | Detached | | [Same street] 17 MANCHESTER ROAD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 2HX | £256,500 | 27/11/2025 | Semi-detached | | 12 DOBSON WAY, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 1GP | £392,000 | 18/11/2025 | Detached | | 1A JACKSON ROAD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 1NT | £455,000 | 14/11/2025 | Detached | | SANDHURST GIANTSWOOD LANE, HULME WALFIELD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 2HH | £475,000 | 14/08/2025 | Detached | | 9 WHITTAKER CLOSE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 1LW | £300,000 | 28/03/2025 | Detached | | 2 BIGGS WAY, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 1LZ | £260,050 | 14/10/2024 | Detached | | 8 DOBSON WAY, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 1GP | £342,000 | 12/07/2024 | Detached | | 5 FIELDFARE CLOSE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 2GW | £355,000 | 05/07/2024 | Detached | | 2 BIGGS WAY, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 1LZ | £375,100 | 21/12/2023 | Detached | | 21 HOMESTEAD DRIVE, EATON, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 2GT | £397,500 | 16/11/2023 | Detached | | 4 GORSTY WAY, EATON, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 2PP | £427,452 | 27/10/2023 | Detached | | 13 WHITEBEAM CLOSE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 1GH | £425,000 | 26/10/2023 | Detached | | 2 ASPEN CLOSE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 1GN | £390,000 | 20/10/2023 | Detached | | 24 HOMESTEAD DRIVE, EATON, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 2GT | £380,000 | 29/09/2023 | Detached | | 2 FAIRMILL GROVE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 2GY | £280,000 | 31/07/2023 | Detached | | 5 BRADSHAW DRIVE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 2PU | £375,250 | 16/06/2023 | Detached | | 22 DOBSON WAY, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 1GP | £450,000 | 19/05/2023 | Detached | | 10 HOMESTEAD DRIVE, EATON, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 2GT | £420,000 | 28/04/2023 | Detached | | 11 BRADSHAW DRIVE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 2PU | £365,000 | 17/03/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 27 MANCHESTER ROAD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 2HX | £269,500 | 25/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 51A MANCHESTER ROAD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 2HX | £260,000 | 16/03/2022 | Detached | **Street average:** £272,250 (4 sales) **Area average:** £383,718 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £417,981 (93 Detached, CW12, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +7.7% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Cheshire East). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £886/mo - **Realistic:** £984/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,082/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Oldham & Rochdale (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £947/mo ## Rental Comparables *Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.* | Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on | |------|------|------|------|------| | 5 Bed Detached House, Galloway Green, CW12 | £1,700/mo | 5 | 0.14 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,700/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.38% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £212,500 - **Target investor price (1%):** £170,000 *Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,700/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 4.5% - **Cost-to-rent:** 22.1× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-267/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -2.5% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 30.1% - **10y growth:** 63.5% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Cheshire East; Detached series; as of June 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 4.2% - **5y growth (index):** 22% - **10y growth (index):** 49.3% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)